Jacksboro, TX · Jack County
Police Ride-Along Waiver of Liability
This waiver records a participant’s assumption of risks and release of liability when riding as a guest observer with a Jacksboro Police Department officer on patrol.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The waiver describes risks associated with police activity and states that the participant assumes those risks and releases the City of Jacksboro and related personnel from specified claims. It also certifies that the participant is an adult, understands the waiver, and signs voluntarily; the form’s sworn statement and notary block are part of the document for joining the Ride-Along Program.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking to participate as a guest and voluntary observer in the Jacksboro Police Department’s Ride-Along Program should complete this waiver.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat, which the participant signs and swears or affirms before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Waiver
Get the Police Ride-Along Waiver of Liability from the City of Jacksboro.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Read the waiver and complete the participant information and signature sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm the waiver before the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Ask the Jacksboro Police Department how to submit the notarized waiver for the Ride-Along Program.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Jacksboro. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get this ride-along waiver notarized?
- Complete the form, book an online appointment, and sign and swear or affirm before a commissioned online notary during the video session.
- Do I need to sign this waiver in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me block. Sign it before the notary, and confirm with the city if unsure about its requirements.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Ask the city if you have questions about accepting an online notarization.
- How do I submit the notarized waiver?
- After notarization, contact the Jacksboro Police Department for instructions on submitting the waiver for its Ride-Along Program.